The Bill of Rights Review

Which document contains the fundamental rights guaranteed to American citizens?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Federalist Papers

What is an important reason to protect press freedom?

• So journalists can earn higher salaries

• So the government can control news stories

• So citizens can access information not filtered by the government

• So newspapers can avoid criticism

Michelle owns a property near a one lane busy road in town. The town council decided to expand the road to two lanes. The town council votes to give Michelle $35,000 for the property. She claims the land is worth $135,000. The town clerk sends her a check for $35,000 and the town starts expanding the road to two lanes.

What two rights of Michelle has been violated?

• Due process and just compensation in case of eminent domain

• Legal counsel and double jeopardy

• Trial by jury and Legal counsel

• Privacy and unreasonable seizure

Which of the following is protected by the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of Religion, Bear Arms, Fair Trial

• Bear Arms, Fair Trial, Free Healthcare

• Freedom of Religion, Free Healthcare, Petition the Government

• Vote, Free Healthcare, Fair Trial

When a person is arrested, the police must inform them of their right to remain silent. Which principle from the Bill of Rights does this demonstrate?

• Due Process

• Double Jeopardy

• Trial by Jury

• No cruel and unusual punishment

How did the 24th Amendment change the way citizens could participate in federal elections?

• By allowing women to vote in federal elections

• By reducing the voting age for federal elections

• By eliminating poll taxes in federal elections

• By granting African American men the right to vote in federal elections

How did the ratification of the 19th Amendment change the electorate in the United States?

• It allowed women to participate in national elections

• It allowed citizens aged 18 and older to vote

• It eliminated literacy tests for voting

• It granted voting rights to African American men

How did the 26th Amendment change voter eligibility in the United States?

• It allowed women to vote in all elections

• It lowered the minimum voting age to 18

• It eliminated literacy tests for voting

• It granted voting rights to African American men

Which group gained the right to vote as a result of the 15th Amendment?

• Women

• Citizens aged 18 and older

• All citizens regardless of race or gender

• African American men

During a city council meeting, some citizens gather peacefully outside to voice their concerns about a new law. Council Member Jane says the group should be allowed to remain as long as they do not disrupt the meeting. Council Member Tom argues that all gatherings should be banned near government buildings.

Which constitutional principle supports Jane's position?

• Peaceable assemble

• Due Process

• Free Speech

• Public Education